Building The Perfect AVIARY.

In this video, I will show you some tips on how to make YOUR aviary perfect. This can be for finches, parrots, or parakeets it doesn't matter. Learn from my ideas and my mistakes.
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My aviary bird collection: Gouldian finches, Star finches, Owl finches, Parrot finches, Chestnut-breasted manikin, Society finches, and Button quails

[@gouldianuk9875]

The black painted mesh is an ingenious tip. A fellow breeder who has a lot of big aviaries advised me about this and it makes such a difference in the visibility of your birds hence I'm so glad you've added the tip for others.. I hope all is well and picking up after your recent bad luck and your feathered friends are on the mend 👍👍🇬🇧

[@MrAviary]

Thanks, everything is getting much better. No more dead birds.

[@gouldianuk9875]

@@MrAviary great news 👍

[@toosmallforteacups.x7318]

What paint is safe to use

[@Giorgos60726072]

the double door and the black paint tip are my favourite. However all of them are useful. I really admire the effort you have put into your overall garden setup. Nice job !

[@johnmcintosh5413]

And the double wires over the top with the gap to stop any other attacks from outside birds 🌍✌🏼

[@SalukiBlues]

What I learned, actually, is that an aviary requires more attention than I am able to give along with caring for my other pets. However, it was good to learn this before getting any big ideas that I might later regret. Your information was very well presented and enjoyable to watch!

[@MrAviary]

Thanks 😁 always necessary to check everything before taking a pet. Wise decision and a good example to other.

[@cherylholloway2272]

I didn’t know about the black mesh paint! That’s an excellent tip!! Thank you

[@karaokerebel8082]

Hello from Canada: Thank you for talking instead of the annoying music and no talk that most videos have. I appreciated the idea of quails for cleaning the ground and the thin metal mesh painted black. I'm using the frame of a small green house (4 X 5 X 1 feet); will remove the shelves & replace with branches & plants, swings, etc. The frame is light & will go atop a cabinet with storage areas & in front of a east window for sunrise light. Thank you for your calm voice and not using 3/4 just to show birds. SMART

[@MrAviary]

Thank you for the support, appreciate it

[@debbieverret4033]

As always thank you for sharing! When I built my aviary I followed all those steps from the planning to the size, etc. I decided to have a professional build it, the roof is shingled and the eaves enclosed as well ad the ceiling. I can't say enough about predation. Where there wasn't hardware cloth, I put it. I wanted to eliminate the possibility of snakes, rats & mice. I hung hanging baskets with plants from the sides. I wanted to protect my birds from hawks and owls. The hanging baskets offer shade, protection and the feel of the natural outdoors, and it makes it difficult for those predatory birds to slam into the sides of the aviary. Keep posting, I enjoy your birds and of course your tips. Love Aya!

[@MrAviary]

Thanks for the support

[@bigbiemacaw]

Sounds nice, we don’t have snakes etc, but did double layered mesh separated by 10 inches to protect the lovebirds from birds of prey..my macaw played with a fledgling buzzard last summer, we’re hoping hell be back this spring, they had so much fun together..my macaw is ff trained..

[@nanceebirdlover5222]

I love the way the outer door area has a half aviary in it. Great use of the space!

[@adamwolf4041]

Quail for cleaning and painting the wire mesh black for better visibility are great ideas. 👍

[@MrAviary]

Thank you for the response

[@MrAviary]

Comment below which tip helped you the most or if you have any other tips so everybody can learn from our ideas and mistakes. Check out my store now and choose your favorite design: mr-aviary.creator-spring.com/

[@phynekat]

Hey Mr Aviary l see you have Blue Capped Cordon Bleus and I'm looking for some unrelated birds to pair with my birds babies. Please contact me @[e-mail]

[@MrAviary]

Don't have them anymore see my other videos.

[@phynekat]

@@MrAviary dayum lol love your videos

[@BirdStoryChannel]

What about winter season ? How can you protect your aviary? Love from...,🇧🇩

[@OmidRahat]

Black paint the mesh

[@dheenababu3324]

Very nice massage in keeping the aviary beautiful and natural.... And all your ten Commandments is the best!!!!!!! God bless you.....

[@MrAviary]

Thank you appreciate your support ☺️

[@salmatransportation383]

Thank you for sharing!

[@MrAviary]

Thanks, np

[@nyko911]

Very nice. Love the quails!

[@MrAviary]

Thanks 😁

[@rubenm4528]

Nice planted aviary.you have a really natural habitat for your birds.They will feel happy and at home there

[@MrAviary]

Thanks

[@darlanelson7271]

Im in the planning stage and very much appreciated your tips...especially the plant choices and black mesh.

[@MrAviary]

Hope you will make a nice aviary

[@u2rob]

Thanks for the practical advice

[@MrAviary]

Thanks, hope you can use the tips

[@paulgabolinscy2502]

Great tips. Thank you

[@MrAviary]

Thanks

[@sally-annestrawberry4588]

Painting the Mesh to see the birds better is an Excellent Tip 👌

[@MrAviary]

Thank you 😁

[@torIIgo]

Love it! And this gives me much more insight and plenty of ideas on making a future bioactive (more or less) indoor aviary on wheels!

[@MrAviary]

Thanks, that's cool

[@lukeroberts914]

That’s an awesome aviary.

[@MrAviary]

Thank you ☺️

[@justdidit5938]

Black mesh tip is simple and outstanding. Genius 👍👍👍👍👍

[@MrAviary]

Thanks 👍

[@yuehu2637]

very helping

[@MrAviary]

Thanks 😊

[@ChrisMintjes]

I am going to use all tips! Groetjes!!

[@audreyleckie6085]

Thank you! Great video. All your tips are super helpful! I think the black paint effect is magic!

[@MrAviary]

Thank you for your support 😊

[@giannis176]

Very helpful video,thank you for your share! 🙏

[@MrAviary]

Thank you 😁

[@splosh2070]

I am moving to France from the UK soon and I plan to build an aviary, this was a very helpful video, you gave fantastic tips, I especially like the black mesh, it is an amazing idea, I can't belive how much of a difference that seemed to make, and those quails are so cute

[@MrAviary]

Thanks, I was surprised as well when I did it.

[@shahanhama6176]

I seriously loved this video

[@MrAviary]

Thank you

[@paulbaldwin1506]

thanks for the black paint mesh i have this on my aviary and it is very good

[@MrAviary]

Think it's the best tip I also learned during my hobby

[@ramanidpr40]

very nice love it

[@MrAviary]

Thank you! 😊

[@annturner7088]

Thanks great vlog and lots of useful information, double mesh & black paint I wouldn’t have thought of 😊

[@MrAviary]

It really Works

[@breedingaviandinosaurs2728]

I do not use only sand on the bottom of my aviary. I use a mixture of bark, sand and potting soil in a layer of +/- 15 to 20 cm. Every week I spade it and this works wel for me. Even when it gets wet of the rain it does not seem harm the birds.

[@samuelcontreras9248]

Nice setup!

[@MrAviary]

Thanks, new setups are coming

[@syedhussain6434]

I learned a lot from your tips, thanks.

[@MrAviary]

Thanks

[@hpt08]

One thing I would add is make sure there's a bit of a pitch on your plastic roof. Otherwise the water tends to pool

[@MrAviary]

Great addition, thanks

[@BirdmanVoyages]

Thanks man. The tips were very useful and I love the surroundigs as well..

[@MrAviary]

Thanks

[@bmacadody9447]

Excellent video

[@MrAviary]

Thanks

[@TropicalAviaryBirds]

Looks good 👍😉

[@MrAviary]

Thanks

[@marianaabreu4286]

💖

[@fanofmany71]

Life is too busy right now but I want to build an aviary again. Had one many many moons ago. Great videos.

[@MrAviary]

Hope you can built a new one some day

[@kiranseth4960]

Great tips

[@MrAviary]

Thanks

[@JACEK2350]

Beautifull aviary👍😍

[@MrAviary]

Many thanks

[@ilyoshonusmonov8181]

Спасибо за видео...

[@juliogarcia9958]

Black Mesh 👍👍👍

[@MrAviary]

It's such a difference

[@themishmish101]

You did an amazing job . My Dutch friend. I hope mine comes out as beautiful.

[@MrAviary]

Please share when done with #aviscaping on facebook or instagram

[@OCAVIARY]

Some great tips, all must do’s!!! As for general care and health of the birds. Be sure to work them once a month using apple cider vinegar or something such as Baycox or Herban Oregano. This will help keep the birds gut clean and kill any internal parasites Check out my channel for more videos on general bird care👌

[@bigbiemacaw]

A great space saving tip I recently saw was chains that were quite heavy hung close together on the door just as good as a sally door, depending on your birds..our birds love our cats n dog, mind our parrots are a lot bigger, macaw but I do have a rescued lovebird..

[@MrAviary]

Thank you for the extra tip, good one.

[@jase123111]

The back mesh is a good tip....also dark green is good! I can't see the birds if the mesh is shiny reflective metal. PS...my painted quails just hatched out and are happily raising some chicks in my aviary. It's so cute to see them as a family!

[@MrAviary]

Nice 👍

[@webyankee6558]

A solid covered roof is best to prevent wild birds and other animals from landing and sharing their droppings which may spread diseases and pests. The quail and black mesh were a really good tip, also I like your detail and explanations.

[@MrAviary]

Thank you, and great tip

[@rxlo1015]

👍👍👍

[@MrAviary]

👍👍👍👍

[@mozammalhosen9527]

very nice

[@MrAviary]

Thanks

[@Azam_Pakistan]

Lovely. I have a 20 foot aviary now. I have finches and doves.

[@MrAviary]

That's nice, what kind of doves?

[@Azam_Pakistan]

@@MrAviary A pair of Diamond Doves, white tail. and 32 zebra finches (I started with 9 this year and they multiplied). Yesterday I added a pair of strawberry finch.

[@shahidarshad113]

👏

[@MrAviary]

Thanks

[@thenorthcarolinian6796]

Oh and another tip! In the warm seasons make a 1/2 inch wall of snake repellent powder around the aviary, BUT DO IT ABOUT 3ft. Away from the aviary.

[@antcafe5255]

why

[@birdwoman.Birdman]

Nice Job! Greetings Clonmoylan Aviaries

[@MrAviary]

Thanks for the support 😊

[@davidsantossilvadavid6706]

Nice

[@MrAviary]

Thanks

[@colesbackyardcoop]

Good tips and good video. How are the birds doing? Hopefully all are healthy and well. Aya is adorable! Take care!

[@MrAviary]

Thanks, yes no more casualties so doing great.

[@mrfinch938]

I have a avairy but the double door is very small so I will make it a bit bigger next time and also I made a part where the birds go to eat a seperate part to the avairy

[@steeevo0136]

Great video and good ideas. Here's another tip - get a cordless drill :-) Cheers.

[@ravenrisby]

I would love to b a bird in your garden 🤘🏻

[@MrAviary]

Thank you ☺️

[@richardhowell5122]

Some great tips, painting the mesh is a really good one, the difference is amazing!

[@haroontahir279]

I love the bird at 9:50

[@MrAviary]

Those are cordon blues

[@haroontahir279]

@@MrAviary it is not available in pakistan 😭

[@MrAviary]

@@haroontahir279 They are also really scarce over here.

[@makewithmegma]

😍🔥👍

[@MrAviary]

Thanks

[@makewithmegma]

@@MrAviary 👍

[@user-rb2po4rz2u]

😘😍👍

[@MrAviary]

Thanks

[@informationmania6572]

so nice information ites my dream to make same aviry in my place

[@MrAviary]

Thank you, hope you can one day

[@nikkylandry1163]

My aviary has double doors, mesh fat enough not to hurt any bird feet that might grab it, several bird baths, a pond and the main food Tins are in special lock boxes to keep people from putting weird unwanted items in with the food. And a few different security measures, plus to dampen the sound, 2 rows of fat cactus. And a huge pull down cover. The 3 parrot safe fruiting trees seem to provide adequate shade. Just waiting to finish the legal stuff.

[@MrAviary]

Sounds good

[@TophatOrange]

Nice tips specially painting the mesh, How (and how many times) do you clean the water running in the waterfall. or do you have the watertap constantly refreshing some amount of water every day?

[@MrAviary]

I clean it almost every day, when I clean their drinking water

[@alys.1304]

Great job! I have a question about the mesh being used, what material is it made out of? Finches probably will not bite on it ingesting bits of it but other species might.

[@MrAviary]

It is stainless steel, safe for birds. I wouldn't use the paint for parakeet or parrot species

[@riam5429]

The best tip I will definitely do is black paint the mesh, thanks man

[@MrAviary]

It is such a change

[@davidkruger9749]

I like dark green.Also give better view and more natural.

[@MiguelRPD]

Which point should you use ?

[@nicoleputnam8592]

I thought birds will be poisoned from the paint or the non-stainless steel mesh? Dont they chew on the mesh?

[@Vacaverde787]

Greetings from the tropics! Excellent recommendations! I am under construcción of my aviary and I was wondering if I am doing the right thing. At the moment my biggest concern is to put on the roof to let in the light without creating the greenhouse effect in it, since summers are very hot and humid. I must keep thinking, in the moment I will solve something. Thanks for your advice !!!

[@MrAviary]

Thanks, curious about your aviary please share some pictures on instagram or facebook, would be nice.

[@debbieverret4033]

I faced my aviary north, attaching it to the south side of the house. I have good sun east to west daily and I shingled my roof and left the sides with the hardware cloth at 6 foot lengths, they have plenty of light everyday.

[@Vacaverde787]

Mr. Surely yes! When I have a little progress in structure I will share photos with you on Instagram. In fact I have seen many compact aviaries but I love yours! It has movement in the design and I really liked that. This weekend I was working with the base (the floor). I will send photos soon!

[@Gamingwithshubham284]

New subscriber

[@MrAviary]

Thank, welcome

[@spectre4627]

Hey man, I'm on the verge of building my aviary on my backyard. I was inspired by one of your videos. Anyway, the plan is a bigger one than yours with a custom waterfall and I'm planning to have multiple kinds of finches (kept in pairs) and a pair of quails. My question is, how do you control the population? I'm afraid they will outgrow the habitat.

[@MrAviary]

thanks, I sell the offspring

[@eaglewolfff]

I have an apiary of 10 million square feet. The sky is its roof and the earth is its floor. Birds of many species come and go as they please.

[@MrAviary]

Thanks for sharing it with the whole world

[@xanddderke2888]

I made my own aviary on wheels

[@MrAviary]

That's cool

[@juliemcgugan1244]

Is Ayia a livestock guardian breed? They naturally begin to protect the animals around them, if they are brought up amongst the livestock and flock. I assume it might be the same way with an avian flock, too!

[@MrAviary]

A bit she is a mix but she is always laying in front of the aviary

[@katiegutierrez]

Thank you for this video. I have an aviary and I have such a huge problem with rats coming in to eat the seeds and ultimately attacked and killed 3 of my love birds. I’m looking in to what to do about it.

[@MrAviary]

Thats always a big problem. How do they get in?

[@FunnyPitbull-ks9su]

Anyone got any tips for an aviary for canaries in the uk (only have 2 of them but i also love these birfd and they love to fly about so an aviary would be s fun idea

[@MrAviary]

Canaries have the same demands as finches.

[@KJ-69]

P E R F T E C T

[@MrAviary]

Thank you 😊

[@dylangriffiths3470]

1st love your vids I’m gonna make a aviary soon

[@MrAviary]

That's great, hope you can use some of my tips.

[@dylangriffiths3470]

Mr. Aviary yea I’m in Wales uk so I need to find cold hardy Burke’s like bull finches etc

[@MrAviary]

@John Hardy Thanks appreciate it

[@keithcamilleri9984]

Hi, by any chance do know at what age should I ring my Diamond Doves chicks? I find your videos very helpful and one day I would love to start breeding finches. Keep It Up

[@MrAviary]

Thanks you, I don't know at what age mostly it is between 5 and 9 days but never had diamond doves

[@user-wm6bk3in3h]

what black paint though would be non toxic to parrots?

[@MrAviary]

Check out my latest video

[@khanisarkar4724]

Please pray ALLAH give me all of these aameen 🙏🤲❤️

[@Gurmanplays]

Hi can u please tell me what app or software did u use to create the design of aviary

[@MrAviary]

yes, that's SketchUp a 3D drawing software

[@user-xu9qb3sb5l]

Where are you located? I just want to compare our weather here in Northern California USA / Sacramento /SF area. I am hoping that my birds will be able to survive our winter/summer season. Your advice would be really important/helpful. 😊

[@MrAviary]

I'm from the Netherlands

[@TheRealIndridCold]

Gonna use every idea! I am building an aviary and the next 6 weeks and I will post some videos and maybe come back to this comment and put a link I love your accent by the way.. where are you from?

[@MrAviary]

Thank you, I'm from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@jeyakumar130]

For Africa lovebird aviary can i paint the mesh ?? Is that harmfull for them??

[@MrAviary]

It depends, if they really chew on the mesh I would not recommend it

[@lifewithtwins-niralandnira4860]

All you tips are really useful...am from India...will definitely use all ur tips while I built my aviary...keep posting ur videos... I Subscribed your channel...reply me and make me happy...

[@MrAviary]

Thanks 😁, if possible share some pictures on Facebook or Instagram and use #AviScaping so I will find them

[@arcs3015]

How is the cleaning bird species called? Im spanish and I did not understand it correctly

[@thijszanting868]

codorniz

[@gewoonkyano5248]

Ik ga een aan men voliere een deel bij bouwen Ik heb nu 4 gouldmandine’s, 1 kanari koppel, en dan een paar zebra vinken Ik zou graag japanse meeuwtjes en 1koppel diamond finches erbij zetten en kweken ik de gezelschap voliere. Zonder het gebruik van kweekkooien Zou dit kunnen volgens jou?

[@MrAviary]

De diamant duifjes kunnen erg aggressief worden tijdens broedseizoen. Hoe groot word je volière

[@gewoonkyano5248]

@@MrAviary geen diamand duifjes maar diamant vinken/diamantastrilde

[@morningrays9899]

Quails lay a lot of eggs and this can attract rodent or snake, do you remove them or what do you do?

[@MrAviary]

I remove them if they are not interested in building a nest or when I dont let them breed.

[@thijszanting868]

I got a question: What for paint do you use? I hear a lot that a lot of paint is toxic for birds... And are plants a must? I never had an aviary but I am planning for it...

[@MrAviary]

Depends on the birds you have yes most paint is toxic but these birds won't chew on the mesh, in contrast to parakeets and parrots. Plants are good for enrichment and shelter

[@thijszanting868]

@@MrAviaryOk... But is there any paint out there that isn't toxic? And do you now something about diamond pigeons ( in het Nederlands diamantduif)?

[@wardloyens7223]

If the sand isnt dry isnt it dangereuse for the quails

[@MrAviary]

That's why I use sand, because it dries quickly. So if it is wet it is not immediately dangerous but it can be if it stays wet for long time

[@De-Beestenboel.]

hello i have a question what is the name of the program you used to draw your aviary?

[@MrAviary]

Sketchup

[@De-Beestenboel.]

@@MrAviary thank you

[@toosmallforteacups.x7318]

What metal paint can i use thats safe for the birds please

[@MrAviary]

I used just regular metal paint but my birds don't chew on the mesh. For parrots or parakeets, I would by certified black mesh

[@toosmallforteacups.x7318]

Mr. Aviary what about budgies xxx

[@MrAviary]

@@toosmallforteacups.x7318 Those will probably also chew on the mesh. Depending on the enrichment they have.

[@mickheathcote4570]

i have used black bituminous paint for the last 40 years with no problems. Cockatiels, Grass parakeets, Rosellas and right now I have Common Crossbills which are notorious for chewing. Never had a problem, 5 litres are 19.95 British pounds, which covered two aviaries measuring 12/6/8 feet high wooden frame and mesh inside and out.

[@thomasbijubiju182]

Cinnamon star finch?

[@MrAviary]

No just wild colored but on the lighter side.

[@alabamamothman2986]

I going to build my first one. Do you ever release the birds.

[@MrAviary]

No they are not native here and will not survive

[@alabamamothman2986]

@@MrAviary Ok thanx. I loved your avarian.

[@vijaymannan5965]

can we add bantam chickens to the finches aviary

[@MrAviary]

I wouldn't recommend it. If they get scared and fly up they can hurt the finches pretty bad. They also produce a lot of dust which isn't healthy for your finches

[@vijaymannan5965]

@@MrAviary thank u so much

[@enjoyinglife1971]

Can I keep a pond of fishes in finch and budgie aviary

[@MrAviary]

Never seen that before, it's a hazard for newly fledge chicks. They can't fly very well and could drown

[@enjoyinglife1971]

@@MrAviary No it's a big aviary about 30 metre long,20 m in width Just a small small pond with guppies and gauramies and if not I will cover the pond with net

[@MrAviary]

@@enjoyinglife1971 That makes the chance of drowning much lower. for the rest I think it is not a super risk and definitely will make the aviary more natural.

[@enjoyinglife1971]

Thank you so much for advising me and love your videos. Can you advise me some plants that I can plant in aviary and make it look like jungle.

[@MrAviary]

@@enjoyinglife1971 I mostly use different kinds of grass species (some can get really big) or coniferous species. Most finches will leave those alone. Try to pick plants with sturdy leaves.

[@deathtoluke]

Love your accent. Where are you from and where do you live?

[@MrAviary]

I live in the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@cedricdumortier2653]

Hello! I see you only have male quails... Don't they fight? Is it better to have no females at all ? I recently got a couple of quails for my aviary 🙂

[@MrAviary]

At the time of filming these were all brothers from the same nest. This works fine because they are brothers.otherwise I would suggest always put them in pairs.

[@hoddrock5850]

I need black paint

[@MrAviary]

Than go buy it quickly 🤪

[@toosmallforteacups.x7318]

My budgies wont go inside at night time 😔

[@MrAviary]

Not all of my birds will go inside some just stay outside. No problem